ULP

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ULP Tube and Sheet Insulation

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General and cryogenic service lines. The material also efficiently

reduces heat flow on hot water plumbing, liquid heating
Aerocel® ULP® tube and sheet insulation is a highly and dual temperature piping systems. Aerocel ULP® sheet
flexible, closed-cell and lightweight EPDM-rubber is used to insulate large OD pipes, chillers, vessels and
based elastomeric product. Aerocel ULP® tube and tanks, and can be used as a duct liner or duct wrap. The
sheet insulation is designed for insulating warm or cold recommended service temperature range for Aerocel ULP
piping, duct, or equipment. The unique formulation of insulation is -297°F to +257°F. Aerocel ULP® is designed
Aerocel ULP provides exceptionally low water transport for installation above and below ground, indoors and
properties, resulting in water vapor permeance and outdoors. No protective finish is required.
water absorption characteristics far lower than industry-
standard values for vapor retarder products. This allows Aerocel ULP® pipe insulation is uniquely suited, over many
Aerocel ULP to be used without the need for added other cellular or fibrous insulation materials, to dual
vapor retarders in most common HVAC and plumbing temperature HVAC piping systems including VRF/VRV
applications to meet stringent water vapor transmission piping systems. This unique fit results from Aerocel ULP’s
and water absorption requirements. The tightly formed, proprietary combination of exceptionally low moisture
closed-cell structure of Aerocel ULP® pipe and sheet vapor flow for times of cooling-mode operation, higher
insulation makes it an efficient insulation, providing temperature usage properties during times of heating-
insulating capacity superior to many materials, including mode operation, and superior insulating capacity in either
other elastomeric insulations. Aerocel ULP® EPDM operating mode. Aerocel ULP® pipe insulation is uniquely
elastomeric tube and sheet insulation is supplied in 1/4”, suited to solar piping systems because of its proprietary
3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1½” 2”, 2½” and 3” thicknesses, in combination of UV Resistance, higher service temperature,
popular I.D. sizes up to 16” IPS, and as flat sheets and greater thermal efficiency, non-corrosiveness to copper or
rolls. Check for specific size combination availability. stainless steel, and availability as single layer product in
greater thicknesses.
Aerocel ULP is manufactured to consistently provide
actual values on these key performance criteria for
mechanical system insulation:
Resistance to Moisture Vapor Flow
The unique cell structure and composition of Aerocel ULP®
Thermal Conductivity: 0.245 EPDM insulation effectively retards the flow of moisture
Water Vapor Transmission, Perms: <0.01 perm·in. vapor. Aerocel ULP is
Fire Rating: Will not contribute significantly to fire a low-transmittance
(simulated end-use testing). vapor retarder,
requiring no
Aerocel ULP pipe and sheet insulation, in 1/4” through added vapor
2” thickness, has a flame spread rating of 25 or less retarder coatings
and a smoke developed rating of 50 or less as tested by or jackets in
ASTM E 84 “Surface Burning Characteristics of Building most HVAC
Materials.” Aerocel ULP EPDM pipe and sheet insulation applications,
is acceptable for use in air distribution systems including including VRF/VRV
ducts, plenums, air handling equipment and air terminal piping systems. In
devices, meeting the fire response properties and service normal service
temperature requirements detailed in NFPA 90A and conditions, Aerocel
NFPA 90B for plenum usage. ULP requires no
supplemental
Uses vapor retarder
protection. When
Aerocel® ULP pipe insulation is used to retard heat gain or used in extremely
loss, and to provide exceptional control of condensation low-temperature
formation, without added vapor control products, on service such as ammonia
cold water plumbing, chilled water and traditional refrigeration or cryogenic piping
refrigeration systems. Aerocel ULP also provides systems, or extremely high humidity
exceptional water and water vapor transport resistance conditions, additional vapor barrier
to enhance insulation systems on industrial refrigeration materials may be required.
Key Features details and instructions. Aerocel ULP® is designed for
installation above and below ground, indoors and
• UV Resistant – Added Weather Protection Not Required, outdoors. No protective finish is required.
Saves on First Cost and Maintenance
• Lower Thermal Conductivity – Saves Additional Energy Costs In addition to the specifications listed below, Aerocel
• 257° Upper Use Limit – Greater Application Range – ULP also is approved by or conforms to the requirements
Cryogenic to Low Pressure Steam of the following: ASTM C 534 Type I and II, NY City
• E 84 25/50 to 2” Thickness – Lowers Installation Costs MEA #171-04-M, City of LA RR-8413, UL 181 Section 13
with Fewer Layers Mold Growth/Humidity, ASTM G 21 Fungal Resistance
• Versatile for Heating, AC, Refrigeration, Solar, Plumbing, Test, UL181 Section 18 Air Erosion, NFPA 90A & 90B,
Ammonia, Cryogenics – Reduced Layers for All Systems MIL15280J, CAN/ULC-S102-07.
• Easy to install – Lowers Installation Costs, Keeps Job
Cost as Estimated Marine Uses
Aerocel ULP has the following marine vessel certifications:
Application Lloyd’s Register IMO/SOLAS, DNV and ABS. These
certifications allow for the use of Aerocel ULP in
Aerocel ULP pipe insulation in unslit tubular form can be commercial marine vessels such as cruise ships, container
slipped onto piping before it is connected, or it can be ships, tanker vessels, offshore oil rigs and platforms,
slit lengthwise and snapped over piping that has already tugs, barges, ferries, research vessels, and other kinds of
been installed. Butt joints and other seams are to be commercial marine vessels.
sealed with contact adhesive. Fittings can be fabricated
from straight tubing or sheet. Larger diameter, curved, Aerocel ULP sheet and tube insulations meet the energy
or flat surfaces can be insulated by adhering properly code requirements of International Energy Conservation
fabricated sheet sections to them. Consult the Aeroflex Code (IECC) and ASHRAE for R-4 for Refrigeration Piping
Installation Handbook for more complete installation at 1” wall thickness.

PROPERTY MEAN TEMPERATURE RESULT, RESULT, TEST METHOD

BTU·IN./HR·FT2·°F W/M·K
-238F / -150C .113 .0163
-148F / -100C .155 .0224
-20F / -29C .212 .0306
0F / -18C .219 .0317 ASTM C518/
Thermal Conductivity
75F / 24C .244 .0352 ASTM C177

122F / 50C .255 .0368

187F / 86C .274 .0395
302F / 150C .339 .0488
Cell Structure Closed Cell ASTM D1056
Fungi Resistance No Growth ASTM C1338 / G21 / UL181
Water absorption, % by volume 0.10% ASTM C209
Water-vapor permeability, max. .005 perm·inch ASTM E96, Proc. A&B

Linear shrinkage, max. after soak

< 7% ASTM C534
at maximum use temperature

Upper +257F +125C ASTM C411

Service Temperature, CONTINUOUS
Lower -320F -196C
File QMFZ2.E228536 PASS UL 94 V-0
Flame Spread < 25
ASTM E84
Fire Safety Characteristics Through 2" Smoke Developed < 50
Thickness
Self-Extinguishing ASTM D635

No Checking
U.V. Resistance Slight Sigmoid Cracking ASTM G7/G90
Moderate Color Change
Ozone Resistance NO CRACKING ASTM D1171/D1149
Corrosion of Stainless Steel PASS ASTM C692
Flexibility PASS ASTM C534
Formaledehyde Emissions NONE CA01350
VOC Emissions NONE CA01350
CFC/HFC/HCFC Content NONE
PBDE Content NONE
Asbestos Content NONE
RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU Meets Requirements

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